These Elongated Folds of Tissue Are a Result of Irritation

question 45

Multiple Choice

These elongated folds of tissue are a result of irritation from an ill-fitting denture. The accurate diagnosis for this lesion is

• A) palatal papillomatosis.
• B) gingival hyperplasia.
• C) chronic hyperplastic pulpitis.
• D) epulis fissuratum.

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